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Lao Central Bank’s Governor Seeks Information From The SET To Use In Establishing Laotian Exchange

Date 18/08/2004

The President of The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Mr. Kittiratt Na-Ranong, disclosed that today (August 18, 2004), Governor of the Bank of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Mr. Phoumy Thipphavone and senior executives visited the SET and attended a presentation on the SET’s operation and trading systems. They also visited the SET’s computer center. The purpose of their visit is to obtain information to establish a stock exchange for the Lao PDR.
Janus Capital Management Agrees To Pay $100 Million To Settle SEC Fraud Charges For Undisclosed Market Timing Agreements

Date 18/08/2004

The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today a settled enforcement action against Janus Capital Management LLC (JCM), a registered investment adviser based in Denver, Colo., for entering into undisclosed market timing agreements with certain investors. The Commission ordered JCM to pay disgorgement of $50 million and civil penalties of $50 million, for a total payment of $100 million. JCM also consented to a cease-and-desist order and a censure, and agreed to undertake certain complian
Investment Guide To The Exchanges Sector Published

Date 18/08/2004

Mondo Visione, the exchange information specialist, has released the July 2004 edition of World Exchanges: Global Industry Outlook And Investment Analysis, the quarterly publication for those operating and investing in listed exchanges, and their customers, suppliers and competitors.
EuroMTS Official Statement In Response To The Launch Of The FSA Investigation Today

Date 18/08/2004

Francesco Margini, Deputy CEO of EuroMTS, said "In relation to today's announcement by the FSA regarding the formal investigation of Citigroup's activities on 2 August 2004, EuroMTS will continue to cooperate with the FSA and all relevant European regulators in relation to the large transactions executed across a number of markets managed by the MTS Group. EuroMTS is continuing to review the matter internally and no further action shall be taken at this time."
Eurex: Record Trading Volume In Dow Jones Italy Titans 30 Future On August 17

Date 18/08/2004

6401 contracts traded account for market share of more than 29 percent Record trading volume in Dow Jones Italy Titans 30 Future Current record: 6401 contracts traded Market share compared to home market Italy: 29.2 percent Previous record (2 August 2004): 607 contracts traded Market share compared to home market Italy: 4.4 percent

CME Clearing House Announces Most Recent Changes To The Contract Specifications

Date 18/08/2004

The CME Clearing House announces its most recent changes to the Contract Specifications as the following:
Clearstream Frankfurt Link Available For All German Securities

Date 18/08/2004

MTS Deutschland is pleased to announce that a settlement link with Clearstream Frankfurt is now in place for all securities listed on the German market, further improving efficiency in the post-trading process. The link to Clearstream Frankfurt, complementing the other settlement links to both Clearstream Luxembourg and Euroclear, ensures seamless settlement processing of trades executed on MTS Deutschland.
Cassa Di Compensazione E Garanzia Launches New Central Counterparty Service For Italian Government Bonds Traded On The MTS Market - An Example Of International Inter-Operability Between Central Counterparties

Date 18/08/2004

CC&G (Cassa di Compensazione e Garanzia), a Borsa Italiana Group company, is pleased to announce the launch of a new central counterparty (CCP) service for Italian Government Bonds traded on MTS, the leading market in Europe for the trading of fixed income securities.
Banchile Corredores De Bolsa Began Trading On Latibex As A New Member On August 17 - It Is The Biggest Broker In The Chilean Market, With A 30% Market Share In June 2004 - It Is The Second Latin American Member And The First Chilean To Join Latibex

Date 18/08/2004

Banchile Corredores de Bolsa, one of the leading brokers of the Chilean market, met all requirements necessary to become a member of the Latibex market. The company started trading on August, 17.
American Stock Exchange Publishes New Wilderhill Clean Energy Index - The First U.S. Index Comprised Of Companies Focusing On Clean Energy

Date 18/08/2004

The American Stock Exchange (Amex) announced today that it has begun publishing the WilderHill Clean Energy Index (Ticker Symbol: ECO); a new index comprised of publicly traded companies that focus on greener and generally renewable sources of energy and technologies facilitating cleaner energy.